After Master Min-Hou and Zheng-Fu arrived at the academy's main hall, the two of them stopped in the middle of the hall, clasping their hands to show their respect to the Five Pillar Elders.

"Outer Disciple Zheng-Fu respect Master Five Pillar Elders and all Elders and Masters!"

Huh?

"Is this the kid who was able to make the Heavenly Command Stone emit a deep red glow?"

"He looks so young. But it's amazing that his energy level is this high. He deserves to have such a deep red-light talent!"

"Both his gestures and words are so polite and humble! A kid like this is admirable!"

"From what happened, it seems the person from the Spirit Tower Demon Sect had an energy level as high as the initial Heavenly Golden Core stage, but he wasn't afraid and dared to accept a Fatal Maneuver. I don't know if he's brave or stupid. But I like a young man like this!"

Many elders and masters attending the meeting commented on Zheng-Fu. None of them were dissatisfied with what Zheng-Fu had done. Disputes like this could occur between disciples, but what everyone admired was Zheng-Fu's courage in fighting Mou-Chen, even after learning that he was from a demon sect.

"All right, everyone, be quiet! Today, I summoned all of you to a meeting regarding the issue of Outer Disciple Mou-Chen, a man from the Spirit Tower Demon Sect, who disguised himself as one of our sect's disciples, causing widespread concern. We need to identify who recruited Mou-Chen as our disciple and discuss measures to protect this talented disciple!" the first elder of the Five Pillar Elders explained the purpose of today's meeting.

"It's me who accepted Outer Disciple Mou-Chen, Elder Gong-Jian! However, at that time, the detector did not indicate or detect any negative energy. Also, his personality and habits were not like this!" the middle-aged man in charge of recruiting disciples into the academy reported on the events of that day.

"I understand. You aren't at fault. Everyone who becomes a disciple of our sect must pass an examination first, and there is no way for them to disguise themselves under normal circumstances. However, the Spirit Tower Demon Sect is skilled in controlling spirits, altering people's souls, and borrowing their bodies. I believe Mou-Chen must have been subjected to this process!"

"Damn! The Spirit Tower Demon Sect bastards are too arrogant! Do they dare to insult us this much? Five Pillar Elders, please consider whether we should retaliate against them!"

"Yes! He dared to infiltrate our academy and even attempted to kill our genius. This is unacceptable; we must take revenge on them!"

"Everyone, calm down first! Although we know he's from the Spirit Tower Demon Sect, starting a war with them is not easy. Besides, if we go to war with the Spirit Tower Demon Sect, other devil and demon sects will undoubtedly join. But all the sacred sects are not ready for such a war right now!"

"We understand that! Our Heavenly Command Sect has been deteriorating lately. From once being at the top of all sacred sects, we are now almost at the bottom. If the five of you and the Sect Master weren't here, the Heavenly Command Sect would surely have fallen from being a sacred sect!"

"It's truly sad! Nonetheless, even if our Heavenly Command Sect is declining, we will not let it fall any further. Therefore, we must discuss how to defend this red-light talented genius!" Diao-Sui, the second of the Five Pillar Elders, spoke with a sorrowful expression. Aware of the sect's decline, he emphasized the need for everyone to focus on protecting Zheng-Fu, the sect's promising disciple.

"Err… Can I say something?" After listening to the elders talk for a while, Zheng-Fu could not help but wonder about something.

Huh?

"All right! If you want to say anything, just say it. We'd love to hear from you!" Elder Diao-Sui immediately turned to look at Zheng-Fu.

"Thank you, Elder! I want to know how strong the Spirit Tower Demon Sect is compared to our sect," Zheng-Fu said. He had never heard of the Spirit Tower Demon Sect before, and this included demon sects and other devil sects as well.

"Their strength? If we're talking about the past, they couldn't be half as strong as us. But now, it's probably equal!" Elder Diao-Sui replied.

Ah!!!

"Thanks for the answer, Elder! Then I'd like to know if there is a way to increase one's energy level quickly without anyone bothering, like going into training in a secret area or a hidden dimension filled with Heaven Energy or something like that?"

Huh!

This question stunned everyone in the hall. No one expected Zheng-Fu to ask such a question. Most youngsters targeted in such situations were usually terrified and sought protection. But Zheng-Fu sought something entirely different.

"You want to enter a secret land to raise your energy level?" Elder Diao-Sui asked.

"That's right, Elder, if it's possible. But it's all right if it's not possible, sir!" Zheng-Fu only wanted to know if the sect had such secret areas, as he believed that a large sect like this would have them.

"For that matter… we must discuss whether to let you in or not!"

Ah!

Elder Diao-Sui's answer confirmed that the Heavenly Command Sect territory did indeed have a secret energy-raising area.

"It's all right, Elder. I can wait for the answer!" Zheng-Fu clasped his hands together and bowed, thanking them in advance with a smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Well! Now it's our turn to ask you some questions! We want to know what skill you used to deal with Savage Palm Grabbing Soul. From what I've heard, the skill you used has energy comparable to a Deity Soul stage skill?" At the end of Zheng-Fu's response, an elder asked him a question.

"The skill I used to deal with Mou-Chen's Savage Palm Grabbing Soul is Buddha Prayer, sir. It is a prayer with a special effect against negative energy. It doesn't have the energy to attack in any way. If this chant is used to fight common people, it's no different from complaining, sir!" Zheng-Fu replied clearly, explaining the Buddha Prayer he used, as he had anticipated this question.

"Buddha Prayer Skill? I've never heard of this name before. But even so, its ability to destroy negative energy is truly remarkable. If all our disciples could learn this chant, I believe cultivators even one level below their enemies could defeat them! If so…"

"So you're thinking of letting me teach the prayer chant to the sect?" Before the elder could finish speaking, Zheng-Fu interrupted.

Ah!

"W-Well… I was just saying that. I wasn't thinking of forcing you into anything like that. I know the prayer chant belongs to you; how could we force you!" Elder Diao-Sui's brows twitched, and his face paled upon hearing Zheng-Fu's words because he had indeed been thinking that.

"But I think he should give it to us! Without the Heavenly Command Sect and our protection, can he survive this crisis? So this is a reasonable trade-off! Or does everyone disagree with me?" At that moment, a middle-aged master interrupted, implying that since Zheng-Fu sought the sect's help, he should repay them.

"Master Leng-Kong, that's not right. This skill belongs to Zheng-Fu, and he has the right to decide whether to share it or not. Besides, our sect has no rules demanding such things. If we did, you'd also have to hand over the Ten Thousand-Year Ginseng and Five Thousand-Year Crow Claw Root you found in the ancient ruin for the sect to make high-grade pills," Master Min-Hou immediately countered, clearly displeased with Leng-Kong's selfish words.

"You!"

Min-Hou's argument left Leng-Kong speechless because, although his idea might benefit the sect, it was primarily for his personal advantage.

"Well! Little Disciple Zheng-Fu, let me ask you directly. Are you willing to give us your Buddha Prayer skill? If not, we won't force you. But if you want anything in exchange, say so. If it's not too much, we'll gladly fulfill it."

As everyone was about to open their mouths to argue about the matter, an elderly man sitting in the center of the hall spoke up. This elderly man was none other than the top-ranking elder among the sect's Five Pillar Elders. He spoke to Zheng-Fu in a gentle tone and presented an offer in exchange for Zheng-Fu's spell.

"Actually, I don't want much. I've said before that I only want to enter a secret area where I can increase my level by leaps and bounds. If Elder is willing to let me in, I'll give this Buddha Prayer to the sect!"

Ah!

"You really mean that? If we allow you to enter the sect's secret land, you'll give your Buddha Prayer to our sect, right?" The second of the Five Pillar Elders smiled instantly, having forgotten about Zheng-Fu's earlier request to access the secret land until he brought it up again.

"Indeed, Elder! But that secret land must be one of equal value, sir!"

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